Description
A delicious and quick low-carb salad featuring crispy bacon, romaine, cherry tomatoes, and avocado, perfect for busy weeknights or light lunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices of crispy bacon (can substitute turkey bacon for a lighter option)
- 2 cups of romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup of avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup of mayonnaise (sugar-free for keto)
- 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp, then crumble it into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine, halved cherry tomatoes, and diced avocado.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and Dijon mustard until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Fold in the crumbled bacon and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately and enjoy fresh.
Notes
Store ingredients separately to maintain freshness. Use a non-stick skillet to make cooking easier.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: keto, salad, bacon, low-carb, quick meal, fresh salad